José Corena

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Corena and the second or maternal family name is Barboza.

José Alfredo Corena Barboza (born 29 September 1992) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga Guate club Comunicaciones.

José Corena

Personal information
Full name	José Alfredo Corena Barboza
Date of birth	(1992-09-29) 29 September 1992 (age 33)
Place of birth	Sucre, Colombia
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position	Defender
Team information
Current team	Comunicaciones
Number	28
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2017	Jocotoan
2017–2021	Guastatoya	128	(14)
2021–	Comunicaciones	152	(15)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Guastatoya

On 9 February 2021, Corena announced that he would be leaving the club.^[1] During his departure, the president of Guastatoya wished him well and called Corena a club legend.^[2]

Comunicaciones

On 16 February, it was confirmed that Corena would join Comunicaciones.^[3] The signing was met with positive feedback from fans on social media.^[4]

International career

On 3 September 2024, Corena confirmed he was negotiating with Luis Fernando Tena to possibly represent the Guatemala national team.^[5]

On 14 February 2025, the president of the National Football Federation of Guatemala announced that Corena was inching closer to representing the national team.^[6]

Honours

Guastatoya

• Liga Nacional: 2018 Clausura,^[7] 2018 Apertura,^[8] 2020 Apertura^[9]

Comunicaciones

• Liga Nacional: 2022 Clausura,^[10] 2023 Apertura^[11]
• CONCACAF League: 2021^[12]

See also

• Association football portal
• Colombia portal